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About The Aliveness Project

Everyone should have the opportunity to lead a healthy, self-directed life, and people living with HIV should not feel stuck, isolated, or stigmatized.

The Aliveness Project was founded as a community center for and driven by people living with HIV. For over 30 years, we have been facilitating connection to community, offering nutrition & wellness services, and linking our members to resources to lead fulfilling & healthy lives.

A Safe Place of Support

"Aliveness has been a support in healthcare, both mental and physical and has given me a place to join a community and further my leadership skills.

My life is healthier, less scary, and highly empowered because of The Aliveness Project."

- Alex

A Community of Friends

"I volunteer to honor my friend Marc, who died 20 years ago from complications related to AIDS. Volunteering has given me a community and I was welcomed from the very beginning.

Volunteering at Aliveness also pushes me to learn more about the issues that people living with HIV face, like addiction, mental health, and housing."

- Peggy

Benefits
for our members

Meals & Food Shelf

Our Dining Room is the heart of our community. Hot, scratch-cooked meals are available six days a week and specifically prepared to benefit people living with HIV.

Our Food Shelf is open four days a week and members can visit monthly and select up to 60 pounds of groceries.

Integrative Therapy

Useful therapies such as

Acupuncture
Massage
Chiropractic Care
Talk Therapy

Provided to members at no cost in a clean, comfortable space where members can relax and receive the full benefits of these therapies.

Nutritional Therapy

Full-time dietitian who specializes in HIV related nutrition needs offering:

Body composition analysis
Nutrition coaching
Linkage to state nutrition programs
Menu planning and creation of shopping lists
Care coordination with other health care professionals

Case Management

Linking members to resources to restore or sustain stability including:

Medication assistance
Health insurance and benefits
Housing resources
Sex/HIV education
Employment
Chemical use and mental health resources

Member Services

Maximizing the member experience and helping members connect to community through:

Free tickets to cultural and sporting events
Fun and educational activities at the community center

Know your status

Get tested to find out if you are living with HIV. Aliveness offers testing during regular business hours.

Free Testing

Become a member

1. Fill out the form and provide proof you are living with HIV

2. Come to our community center at 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

3. Gain access to member benefits, resources, and community

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Support or Volunteer

We have an active, large family of supporters at The Aliveness Project. Many of our supporters do some or all of the following:

Raise funds through Dining Out For Life and other events
Volunteer at our community center
Raise awareness about HIV/AIDS
Advocate at the local, state, and national level

Make A Difference

Newsletter & Updates

Meet & Greet with Executive Director Candidates

December 27, 2018

Thank you all for your continued support of Aliveness as we get closer to the finish line in our journey to secure an Executive Director. The help of members, staff, volunteers, donors, and the amazing talent of kpCompanies has truly paid off. Our search ended with 42 total resumes received, 26 potential candidates, and 23 applicants interviewed…

Minnesota Lynx Volunteer At Aliveness

December 27, 2018

The Lynx volunteered at The Aliveness Project for the Holiday Gift Program last Wednesday and made a video about their experience. Thank you to everyone who made the 29th year of the Holiday Gift Program special for our members!

Upcoming Events

Apr

Fri

CANCELLED: Trivia for Members

Tickets

Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Members, join us for trivia in the dining room before lunch every Friday at 11 am. Answer trivia questions to win prizes and knowledge.

LUNCH: Leftovers

Tickets

Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meals are free for members, no reservation required. Each meal features a nutritious entrée, salad bar, soup, beverages and dessert. Children under 12 may eat free when accompanied by a parent who is a member.

Categories: Meals

Apr

Sat

BRUNCH

Tickets

Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Categories: Meals

Park House Reunion

Tickets

Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Members who went to Park House before it closed in 2017 can join other members in the lobby over brunch on Saturday, April 27 for reunion from 11 am – 12:30 pm!

Apr

Sun

CLOSED

Tickets

Apr 28 all-day

The Aliveness Project is CLOSED for all services on Sundays.

Apr

Mon

LUNCH:

Tickets

Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Categories: Meals